Manuherikia-Ida Valleys

NZDep 3
Pop 1,278Median age 45Central Otago District

Manuherikia-Ida Valleys is a small community in Otago with a population of 1,278 and a median age of 45. Median personal income is $40K per year. The main ethnic groups are European, Māori, MELAA.

Median weekly rent in Manuherikia-Ida Valleys is $440 (440 houses, 0 units). This represents approximately 58% of median weekly personal income.

Livability indicators for Manuherikia-Ida Valleys: NZDep decile 3 (low deprivation (affluent)); 2 schools with avg EQI 440.

In 2026, Manuherikia-Ida Valleys recorded 1 building approval (1 house, 0 units), down 83.3% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rent Affordability58% Stretched
School QualityEQI 440 Average
DeprivationDecile 3 Low
Development-83% Slowing
RENTAL MARKET
Median Rent /wk$440
House Rent /wk$440
Rent-to-Income57.9%
Lodgements12
1/07/2024
DEMOGRAPHICS
Population1,278
Median Age45
Household Size
Personal Income$40K/yr
Household Income
ETHNICITY
European88.1%
Māori9.5%
MELAA1.1%
Asian0.9%
Pacific Peoples0.4%
TOP INDUSTRIES
Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing285
Construction84
Accommodation and Food81
SCHOOLS (2)
Avg EQI440
Total Students110
State2
Omakau SchoolFull Primary · State · EQI 449 · 79 students
Poolburn SchoolFull Primary · State · EQI 431 · 31 students
LIVABILITY (NZDep 2023)
Deprivation Decile3/10
NZDep Score951
Low deprivation — among the least deprived areas in NZ.
DEVELOPMENT
Approvals (2026)1
  Houses1
YoY Change-83.3%
Data: Stats NZ Census 2023 · MBIE · MoE · NZDep2023